© D.Mikeladze
© D.Mikeladze
Drama - Rusudan I
1230 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Rusudan I (რუსუდანი I) (1223-1245) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1230 |
| Value | 1 Drama |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Monogram of Queen Rusudan within stylized khorugvi, surrounded by Arabic legend
Scripts: Arabic, Georgian (Nuskhuri)
Lettering:
ملكة الملكات جلال الدنيا والدين روسدان بنت تامار ظهير المسيح
ႰႱႬ
Translation:
Queen of the Queens, glory of the world and faith, Rusudan, daughter of Tamar, follower of the Messiah.
RSN ( for RuSudaN)
Edge
Irregular
Comment
Comment #1.Main varieties of the obverse:
Obv.1 - Gospel Book with dots on its cover
Obv.2 - Gospel Book with actual cross on its cover.
Main varieties of the reverse:
Rev.1-Monogram within stylized khorugvi
Rev.2-Monogram within circle
Rev.3-Monogram within other type of ornaments.
Rev.4-Just a monogram,containing all letters of name
Main varieties of Greek Legend IC-XC
Only countermark founded on this type:
Comment#2
varieties of abbreviation style in Georgian Asomtavruli legend is also exist, but not so important and not frequently visible.
Interesting fact
The Drama - Rusudan I 1230 coin from Georgia is notable for its unique design, which features a crowned king on the obverse (front side) and a cross on the reverse (back side). The coin was minted during the reign of King Rusudan I, who ruled the Kingdom of Georgia from 1210 to 1245. The use of a crowned king on the coin was a departure from the traditional design of Georgian coins, which typically featured a plain cross or other religious symbols. This change in design may have been intended to emphasize the king's authority and power.